Kathy Griffin Opens Up About Unexpected Hospital Stay
Kathy Griffin became a breakout star after her role as a publicist on the Brooke Shields sitcom Suddenly Susan in the 1990s. The comedian later documented her life on the road as a stand-up comic on Bravo’s My Life on the D-List. However, her career nearly ended in 2017 amid backlash over a photo shoot with a replica severed head of President Trump. The comedian has slowly worked her way out of cancel culture to reclaim her career but now she’s suffered a health crisis. She opened up about a recent unexpected hospital stay after a routine procedure. Keep reading for all the details and to find out how she’s doing now.
Kathy Griffin Opens Up About Unexpected Hospital Stay
The last decade has been rough on Kathy Griffin, both personally and professionally. She divorced her husband Randy Bick in 2025. It was her second marriage. Her marriage to actor Matt Moline ended in 2006 amid claims he embezzled thousands of dollars from her.
The comedian finally shared some good news with fans earlier this week when she went Instagram official with her new man. She’s dating someone who isn’t famous at all. But her happy news was short-lived. She returned to social media days later with the news that she had been in the hospital.
Kathy Griffin downplayed the seriousness of the situation with her usual sense of humor. She posted a brief message on Instagram revealing that she initially made a video but screwed up the audio. “Well, the sound got screwed up, but I made this video for you guys because I’m TMI anyway,” she wrote.
The note revealed that she had spent the night in the hospital after unexpected complications from a colonoscopy. “I know, I know very sexy, but I am home now with the doggies where I belong,” she added.
She received a lot of well-wishes from her fans. The recent hospital stay comes after several serious health issues in the last few years.
Her Health Issues Over The Years
Kathy Griffin was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021 despite never smoking. She had part of her left lung removed amid the Stage 1 cancer diagnosis. The comedian was declared cancer-free but went on to have a radical hysterectomy in 2025 to prevent more potential cancer.
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The surgery to remove part of her lung resulted in a complications to her vocal cords. Her left vocal cord was paralyzed. She underwent several procedures to correct the problem.
The complications from the colonoscopy seem minor if she’s home from the hospital already. However, at 65, minor complications can become serious quickly. Luckily, Kathy Griffin seems to be on the mend from the brief hospitalization. Stay tuned for an update on this evolving situation.
